Trish Richardson

Artist, writer, and the luckiest Mother of two amazing children. BFA (honours) BEd.

[Kevin Rollason @KevinRollason]

Alexandra Mason wasn’t a teacher but she taught hundreds of elementary students how to fight climate change during her too short of life. Read about her life - and others - in my latest free Passages newsletter https://t.co/79Xc3eTcp4

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

This! In an era where scripted programs are valued over teaching to the needs of the individual students. We need review our priorities.

[Regie Routman @regieroutman]

In an era where overly structured reading programs are prioritized over knowledgeable teachers & the uniqueness & interests of students, it is up to us educators to ensure that choice, engagement & meaningful conversations are at the heart of teaching & learning @RoutledgeEOE

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

So true! Powerful message and book much needed in a time when ts are pressured to teach from structured programs not necessarily with learners needs in mind. “We learn the importance of trusting ourselves to know how to teach our students…”

[Routledge Books @routledgebooks]

Check out this EdWeek blog post 'The Books That Teachers Say Made Them Better at Their Job'.

Featuring Routledge author Regie Routman's (@Regie essential read: 'The Heart Centered Teacher'.

Read the full blog post here: https://t.co/k5KXd9Ks53

[Margaret E Atwood @MargaretAtwood]

Here's a piece of literature by me, suitable for seventeen-year-olds in Alberta schools, unlike -- we are told -- The Handmaid's Tale. (Sorry, kids; your Minister of Education thinks you are stupid babies.)

John and Mary were both very, very good children. They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits. They grew up and married each other, and produced five perfect children without ever having sex. Although they claimed to be Christian, they paid no attention to what Jesus actually said about the poor and the Good Samaritan and forgiving your enemies and such; instead, they practised selfish rapacious capitalism, because they worshipped Ayn Rand. (Though they ignored the scene in The Fountainhead where “welcomed rape” is advocated, because who wants to dwell, and also that would have involved sex and would de facto be pornographic. Well, it kind of is, eh?) Oh, and they never died, because who wants to dwell on, you know, death and corpses and yuk? So they lived happily ever after. But while they were doing that The Handmaid’s Tale came true and Danielle Smith found herself with a nice new blue dress but no job. The end.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

I really don’t think we can afford to wait. I wonder what @PierrePoilievre is hiding from the people of Canada. He promises a lot but how can it be funded.

[CBC News @CBCNews]

With about a week left before election day and well over two million ballots cast so far, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still hasn't released a costed platform outlining his vision for the country and how he'd pay for his multibillion-dollar commitments. https://t.co/Dnt1hk4FIb

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@CBCNews Were you there when Mark carney explained it? From this post I am assuming you weren’t. He spoke live about his plan and outlined how it would be investments which will strengthen Can. You should really lead with factual information versus your off base interpretation.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@PierrePoilievre He actually explained it very clearly. So clearly even you might understand. You should listen to the plan. I have yet to hear your plan clearly outlined. Is there a plan @PierrePoilievre or is ut kind of like your security clearance… wait and see…

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@PierrePoilievre You keep repeating the same lines and I keep searching for evidence that it would be better under your rule…. But can’t find a thing where you would make anything better… especially when I look at the list of bills you voted against which were in place to help the people.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@PierrePoilievre Are you seriously running for Prime Minister @PierrePoilievre or class clown? Take your position seriously and stop sending out these ridiculous statements. 🤡

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@jasminlaine Very few Manitobans. Full of paid truck convoy peeps.

[Robin Fraser 🇨🇦 @dipbrat70]

I'm hearing rumours Mark Carney once used the express checkout in a grocery store despite having 13 items in his shopping basket.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@PierrePoilievre You post out of desperation @PierrePoilievre . It would be nice to see your PHD thesis. Why not tell the people what you really stand for other than attacks & slogans from the USA? Isn’t that plagiarism? Switching Canada for USA. 😱

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@marissenmark It’s interesting to see him with children when you consider the list of things he has voted against. He has voted against children. So dragging his kids along he believes will make up for that. He voted against dental care for children, against food programs in schools and more.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Our new middle-class tax cut will help Canadians keep more of what they earn and build a stronger Canada in the face of President Trump’s tariffs.

We’ll help families save up to $825 a year — with middle and lower income earners benefitting the most.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

That’s what we did in just nine days.

Let’s keep building, together.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Elbows up, Canada.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@KevinKleinwpg @elonmusk It’s the mess your conservative people left it in. It takes time to repair the extreme damage!

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@jkenney He is attempting reverse psychology in his way. He knows PP won’t win with his endorsement but he also knows pp will kiss the ring. Maybe his people are gullible but most Canadians aren’t.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@steeletalk Reality hurts.

[Trish Richardson @Partrishrm]

@susandelacourt @nytimes @nytimes glad I cancelled my subscription.